‘Waiting’: A short story collection shows us the inner lives of women but doesn’t ask new questions

While containing a few strong stories, Nighat Gandhi’s uneven collection does not push the boundaries of the literary tradition.

Jenny Bhatt

· Apr 14, 2019 · 12:30 pm

#BalanceforBetter: A short reading list for the theme of International Women’s Day 2019

Featuring role models whom young girls can read about and look up to.

Jenny Bhatt

· Mar 08, 2019 · 05:30 pm

#MeToo: How can literature (and publishers) respond to the problems of gender and power?

It’s not just a question of whether we should engage with the writings of men who abuse power. A lot needs to be done to foster inclusivity in literature.

Jenny Bhatt

· Nov 25, 2018 · 05:30 pm

Why India needs a professional association for writers and translators (like in other countries)

A brief manifesto for a group in the making.

Jenny Bhatt

· Nov 11, 2018 · 05:30 pm

Why we should never give up our quest to find (or write) the Great Indian Novel

The term is a contentious one for many good reasons, but it opens up discussions about what we should demand from publishers and from works of fiction.

Jenny Bhatt

· Aug 26, 2018 · 12:30 pm

We love their books but these letters between writers and editors showcase a dying art form

From Virginia Woolf to Hunter S Thompson, these writers and editors mastered the art of precise, witty and timelessly entertaining letter writing.

Jenny Bhatt

· May 13, 2018 · 11:30 am

Have you stopped reading? Here are ten ways to get back to books

We have busier and more distracted lives than ever before. So what?

Jenny Bhatt

· Feb 20, 2018 · 05:30 pm

Six high points of the Jaipur Literature Festival 2018 (and we have videos to prove it)

Writers Manoranjan Byapari and Preti Taneja were truly remarkable. Some of the ill-prepared moderators, not so much.

Jenny Bhatt

· Feb 07, 2018 · 05:30 pm

After ‘Dunkirk’, a starter list of 10 engaging books (and a bonus) on India’s role in the World Wars

Don’t go looking in history texts. The books to read are elsewhere.

Jenny Bhatt

· Aug 13, 2017 · 08:30 am